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Does Eurail work on Deutsche Bahn?

The German railways are run by Deutsche Bahn. You can check train times on the Eurail train timetable or on the DB website. Your Eurail Pass can also be used on several railway companies in Germany.



Yes, the Eurail Pass is fully integrated with Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany's national railway, making it one of the most effective ways to explore the country. It is valid on all DB-operated trains, including the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), and EC (EuroCity) trains, as well as the regional S-Bahn, RE, and RB networks. A significant benefit of using Eurail in Germany is that seat reservations are optional on almost all domestic long-distance trains; you can simply board any ICE train and sit in any unreserved seat. However, reservations are highly recommended during peak holiday periods and are mandatory for certain international routes, such as the ICE or TGV lines connecting Germany to Paris or Brussels. For travelers using a Global Pass, Germany serves as a major hub where many cross-border "Nightjet" sleeper trains also accept Eurail, though these require a mandatory supplement and advance booking for a couchette or bed. To manage your trips, the "DB Navigator" app or the Eurail "Rail Planner" app can be used to track schedules and verify which specific private lines are covered.

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The pass is valid on all DB trains, including the high-speed ICE trains and fast IC and EC trains. It's also valid on a few small private regional operators, but not private operators Flixtrain or InterConnex.

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No. City metros/subways/trams/buses are not part of the pass network.

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Delays and use of any train In these situations, you can use another DB train to reach the destination you booked (up to 10 a.m. the following day). If you have enough time, please obtain written confirmation from a train attendant or from an employee at a DB information desk.

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The 9-Euro-Ticket (German pronunciation: [?n???n '????o 't?k?t]) was a German scheme through which passengers could travel for 9 euros (€) per month on local and regional transport in all of Germany.

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You can hop on and off most trains as you please with your Eurail Pass, but some trains ask you to buy an additional seat reservation before you can jump aboard.

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You can use your Pass to travel on the national railways and some private railways in the countries where your Pass is valid. In some cases, these train networks reach airports as well. Check the full list here. The Pass even includes certain buses and ferries to make sure everything is within reach.

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In London the Elizabeth line and the London Overground are included. Underground, Busses, Tram, DLR are not included in the pass.

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Yes! If you have a Eurail Global Pass, you can travel on the Eurostar high-speed train connecting London with France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. A seat reservation is mandatory for this train and can be made up to 6 months in advance.

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